[OPLINLIST] Reminder: FY2009 E-Rate Application Filing Window Dates

[Missy Lodge]

Just a note to Ohio Public Librarians:

The FY2009 E-Rate application filing window opened December 2, 2008 and
will close February 12, 2009. Program forms have not changed from last
year. If you applied for FY2008 funding, Forms 470 and 471 are exactly
the same and should be familiar to you.  

January 15, 2009 is the last POSSIBLE date to post a Form 470 on USAC's
website in order to meet the 28-day posting requirement for the
competitive bidding process, and submit a complete Form 471 by the
filing window closing date.  If you submit your Form 470 online, it is
posted immediately. 

The Schools and Library Division reminds applicants that:  

"Traditionally, a high percentage of Forms 471 arrive at USAC during the
final week that the window is open. We urge you to file early so that:

*	You have an opportunity to review your work and make corrections
if necessary. 
*	You can re-file your form if an error you made cannot be
corrected. 
*	USAC has your information and can start reviewing your
application. 

We also urge you to file online:

*	The system notifies you of possible errors and allows you to
correct them. 
*	The system does your calculations for you. 
*	You can review your information online before you submit it. 
*	Your information is submitted to us quickly and correctly."

There is still time to register for the E-Rate Form 471 workshop to be
held December 12 at the State Library and at various videoconference
sites around the state.  To register go to:
http://host6.evanced.info/ohio/evanced/eventcalendar.asp 

If you have questions as you complete your E-Rate applications, please
contact Lorrie Germann, eTech Ohio at 614.485.6050 or
lorrie.germann at etech.ohio.gov 

 

Missy Lodge

Head, Library Programs and Development

614.644.6914

800.686.1532 (Ohio only)

614.466.3584 (fax)

http://library.ohio.gov 

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